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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,543.80, 342,983.40 and 244,543.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,543.80, 342,983.40 and 244,543.80 is: 342,983.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,543.80 : 342,983.40 = 244,543.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,543.80/342,983.40 = 244,543.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,543.80x = 342,983.40 × 244,543.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,543.80x = 83,874,463,972.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,874,463,972.92/244,543.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,983.40

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